Which is better valerian or passion flower for anxiety?
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passion flower is good for anxiety
valerian is basically for inmsomia
taking the two together , however, improves its effectiveness for anxiety
I take Valerian root from GNC all the time...works awesome
While passion flower does help a bit, the BEST is Valerian ... it's a 'natural sedative' and also a good 'pain reliever' for things like migraines which may be 'stress' caused.
Valerian. You could also try Kava Kava and/or Chamomile, but be careful with the Kava Kava, don't take too much of it.
Quite a few years ago, a local store sold a drink in a small juice bottle that contained all three of these. Valerian, Kava Kava and Chamomile. Wow! Talk about a great drink. It was amazing. I have not seen it available for years.
If you're looking only for something for anxiety, not something that can potentially make you drowsy, then neither is best. The best bet herbally would be Kava Kava, as GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid. Kava Kava has a similar feel to the feeling you would get if you had a drink. Not getting drunk, mind you, but it just takes the edge off. GABA is an amino acid derivative that slows down neurotransmitters, hence alleviating anxiety. Neither one should make you drowsy. Now, if you're taking any prescription meds then you should probably check w/ your doctor before taking any herbs, including valerian or passion flower.
A good future resource for information is www.in-sighthealth.com. They provide free nutritional consultations and can answer most questions you may have.
Best of luck!
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